VISION:

"The institute aims to serve as the principal institute to develop, promote and support the Thai gem and jewelry industry to be able to compete in the global market."

MISSION:

Analyze, inspect, grade, standardize and assure the quality of gems, jewelry and precious metals productions in order to build the confidence in the quality of Thai gem and jewelry in international market.

Research on and develop gem and jewelry comprehensively in line with the industry's demand.

Improve the personnel's quality to meet the demand of the gem and jewelry business and industry.

Establish the in-depth database on gem and jewelry for data dissemination to the industrial sector.

OBJECTIVES(in accordance with Article 7, Section 1 of the Royal Decree)

Promote and develop the gem and jewelry industry for its supreme operability in the global market.

Represent the principal institute of the nation in researching on, inspecting and assuring the quality of gem, jewelry and precious metals.

Encourage and improve the personnel in the gem and jewelry industry in order to meet the demand of the gem and jewelry industry.

Serve as the information center for the gem and jewelry industry to provide the service on data dissemination and public relations for the gem and jewelry industry to be steadfast and able to compete in any environment in the global market.

RESPONSIBILITY(in accordance with Article 8, Section 1 of the Royal Decree)

Propose policies and plans in gem and jewelry industry development.

Research, examine gem, jewelry and precious metals and issue their quality certificates.

Provide training for government officials, entrepreneurs and general public in order to increase their knowledge and skill in gem and jewelry industry.

Collect, analyze and synthesize the information and statistics in order to build the gem and jewelry database.

Coordinate and establish agreement and collaboration with domestic and international organizations according to the objectives of the institute.

SERVICES:

GIT's CIBJO registered laboratory (officially accredited by the World Jewellery Confederation since May 2000) has several highly experienced gemologists and is equipped with the world-most advanced instruments. Its gem testing services include

Distinguishing natural, synthetic and imitation gemstones

Analyzing the enhancement methods of gemstones

Distinguishing natural, seawater cultured pearls and freshwater cultured pearls; pearl treatments

Distinguishing natural, synthetic and imitation diamonds

Identifying treatment types of diamonds

Ruby & Sapphire grading

Diamond grading

Determining Gemstone’s country of origin especially rubies, sapphires and emeralds

Identifying the variety of jade and quality enhancement method applied

Laser inscription on gemstone girdle

Gem and Jewelry Information Center has a major responsibility for doing researches as well as gathering and analyzing information about domestic and international gem and jewelry markets to build a database for Thai gem and jewelry entrepreneurs as well as governmental and private organizations concerned. The center offers an online database on the http://www.git.or.th website and also provide information through seminars, academic reports, printed media as well as the Gem and Jewelry Library which is considered a self-access learning center.

Marketing Database:

The online gem and jewelry database is one of the Information Center's important tools to provide in-depth information about the gem and jewelry industry so that Thai entrepreneurs can use the information for their production and marketing strategy planning. The center hopes such information enable them to manufacture products that meet consumers' needs, to adjust strategies to changing business environment and to avoid disadvantages that may occur. The online gem and jewelry database is available for public use, free of charge.

Academic Seminars:

Academic seminar is a way that the Information Center uses to publicize academic papers and marketing researches on the gem and jewelry industry in potential markets and rival countries to Thai entrepreneurs so that they can properly prepare production and marketing strategies. Governmental and private organizations concerned can also use the information for short-term and long-term plans of the promotion and development of the Thai gem and jewelry industry.